What is PHI (Protected Health Information)?
PHI is Individually Identifiable Health Information (IIHI) that is transmitted or maintained in any form or medium by a covered entity. PHI excludes education records, which are protected by other privacy regulations, and employment records; as well as research health information which is protected by other policies and regulatory requirements. IIHI is information collected from an individual that is created or received by a health care provider, employer, plan, or clearinghouse and relates to the past, present or future physical or mental health or condition of an individual; the provision of health care to an individual; or the past, present, or future payment for the provision of health care to an individual and identifies the individual, or can reasonably be used to identify the individual.
Related Questions
- We occasionally need to courier protected health information (PHI) such as original x-rays to another location. Do we need a business associate agreement with each courier service?
- Who determines the minimum necessary when I receive a request for protected health information (PHI)?
- How will National Jewish Health use my protected health information (PHI)?
